plans to convert it into condominiums. Bill Naito said that part of his motivation was to save the historic structure. Naito died suddenly in May 1996, and the plans to convert the building were dropped. A few months later, in September 1996, the Naito Corp. sold the building to the National College of Naturopathic Medicine. Criticism Research conducted at NCNM has been called a misuse of research funds, as 2.4 million dollars from 2005 to 2012 were granted by the National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH) and used to support unproven therapies. The naturopathic curriculum has been criticized for teaching pseudoscience and quackery, as courses in homeopathy, herbalism, acupuncture, and other alternative treatments without a solid evidence basis are taught as "primary care medicine". References External links Official website 1956 establishments in Oregon Chinese-American culture in Portland, Oregon Educational institutions established in 1956 Healthcare in Portland, Oregon Naturopathic medical schools accredited by the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education Sundials Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Universities and colleges in Portland, Oregon South Portland, Portland, Oregon Alternative medicine organizations Private universities and colleges in Oregon